The story of our salvation begins with the creation of the world and of humanity. In the opening chapters of Genesis, we encounter the origins of life, the goodness of God’s creation, and the unique relationship between God and humankind. We also learn of the Fall, when humanity turned away from God, bringing sin and death into human experience.
In the Orthodox Christian understanding, these events are not merely accounts of the distant past. They reveal fundamental truths about God, humanity, and the world in which we live. They help us understand our need for healing and restoration, and they prepare us to see the unfolding of God’s plan for our salvation through the covenants, the Prophets, and ultimately the coming of Jesus Christ.
The articles in this section explore the biblical account of creation and the Fall, offering insight into how these beginnings shape our understanding of human nature, sin, death, and the hope of new life in Christ.
| Article | Read Time | Hit Count | Written by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word and Spirit | 3 mins | 4,814 | Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| Pre-History | 3 mins | 4,651 | Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| Pre History – Creation and the fall | 58 mins | 8,559 | Fr. Seraphim Slobodskoy |
| Discussion of the Fall into Sin | 10 mins | 4,363 | Fr. Seraphim Slobodskoy |
| Original Sin According to St. Paul | 59 mins | 8,773 | Fr John S. Romanides |
| Pre History – After the fall | 11 mins | 7,348 | Fr. Seraphim Slobodskoy |